Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the smoky flavors of grilled eggplant with the vibrant freshness of tomatoes, harmoniously bound by a creamy béchamel sauce. This grilled eggplant and tomato gratin is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the velvety béchamel, savor the tender eggplant slices, and relish the burst of juicy tomatoes, all perfectly orchestrated in this delectable dish. Discover the exquisite balance of smoky, tangy, and creamy elements that come together to create an unforgettable vegetarian main course or a delightful side dish. Elevate your culinary skills with this easy-to-follow recipe that guides you through each step, ensuring a picture-perfect gratin that will impress your family and friends.
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GRILLED EGGPLANT & TOMATO GRATIN
Fire up the grill for the unbelievable flavors of onion, tomato, eggplant and fresh herbs!
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Combine marjoram, salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil. Place eggplant slices and onion slices onto grill. Grill 4 minutes; turn. Continue grilling 4-5 minutes or until slices are evenly browned.
- Place half of eggplant slices into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with half of marjoram mixture. Top with onion slices, tomato slices and 3/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining eggplant, marjoram mixture and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil; place onto grill. Grill 10-15 minutes or until eggplant is fork tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 13 grams
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
This is a delicious, easy-to-make, vegetarian casserole! Eggplant, tomato and onion are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar before being topped off with bread crumbs. There are a million variations and additions that you can make to this recipe! Be creative!
Provided by LPATTERSON1978
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt, and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the eggplant slices on each side.
- Place a layer of the eggplant slices in an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole dish. Place some tomato slices over the eggplant, and then a few slices of onion. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over the vegetables.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the eggplant is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
EGGPLANT AND ROAST TOMATOES GRATIN
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the bread crumbs: In a medium bowl, combine pecorino, panko, salt, pepper, olive oil, and parsley. Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated with oil. Set aside.
- For the eggplant and tomatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, tomato puree, garlic, eggplant and 1/3 cup olive oil. Add half of the bread crumb mixture. With your hands or two spoons, gently mix the vegetables and bread crumb mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish and top with remaining bread crumb mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake, uncovered, until eggplant is tender and top is lightly browned, 45 to 60 minutes; if after 30 minutes the top is browning too rapidly, cover the dish with foil for the remaining cooking time. Remove from oven, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle olive oil to taste over each serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN
This is a delicious, low-fat version of eggplant Parmesan. Instead of the usual heavy, breaded fried eggplant, here the eggplant is roasted and sliced, then layered with a rich tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan, and baked in a hot oven until bubbly.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roast the eggplant.
- Meanwhile, to make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a large, heavy, preferably nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about a minute, and add the tomatoes, salt (1/2 to 1 teaspoon), pepper, sugar, and basil sprigs. Turn the heat up to medium-high and when the tomatoes are bubbling, stir well and turn the heat back to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to the pan, about 25 minutes. Remove the basil sprigs, wiping any sauce that adheres to them back into the sauce.
- Put the sauce through the fine blade of a food mill if you have not peeled the tomatoes. Otherwise pulse in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until coarsely pureed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Set aside 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and mix with the breadcrumbs. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the bottom of the dish. Slice the roasted eggplant about 1/4 inch thick and set an even layer of the slices over the tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon a layer of sauce over the eggplant and sprinkle with basil and Parmesan. Repeat the layers one or two more times, depending on the shape of your dish and the size of your eggplant slices, ending with a layer of sauce topped with the Parmesan/breadcrumb mixture you set aside. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 808 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
ROASTED TOMATO AND EGGPLANT GRATIN
Steps:
- For the gratin topping: Combine the panko, pecorino, oil, oregano salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with the oil.
- For the eggplant and tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the onions, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, tomato puree, oil, soy, sriracha, garlic and eggplant flesh in a large bowl. Add half of the gratin topping. With your hands or two spoons, gently mix the vegetables and topping until thoroughly combined.
- Put the scooped-out eggplants in a baking dish. Pour the eggplant and tomato mixture into the eggplants and top each with the remaining gratin topping. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake, uncovered, until the eggplants are tender and the tops are lightly browned, 45 to 60 minutes. If after 30 minutes the tops are browning too rapidly, cover the dish with foil for the remaining cooking time.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN
Make and share this Eggplant and Tomato Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Onions
Time 47m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the ends of the eggplants, then cut in slices of 1/2 inch thickness. In an oven proof dish, mix eggplants, garlic and half oil, half salt and half pepper (I mixed everything in a large bowl). Lay out the eggplant slices in one layer in a baking dish (I used a large baking pan and I made half recipe). Cook under the preheated grill of the oven (6 inches apart from the grill), for about 6 minutes or until golden (flip them one time).
- In a large baking dish (I sprayed it with PAM), put half of the eggplants, cover with onion slices and sprinkle with half of the italian seasoning. Drizzle with half of the remaining oil and sprinkle with half of the remaining salt and pepper. Do another layer the same way with tomato slices then cover with remaining eggplant. Add italian seasoning. Cook in the preheated oven of 400F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Sprinkle with asiago and mozzarella and put under preheated grill for 1 minute or until the cheese has melted and is golden.
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FETA
The secret to perfectly tender eggplant is salting before you cook. Here, flame-kissed slices are topped with a simple tomato salad for a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Generously season eggplant slices with salt. Place vertically in a colander, overlapping them. Let stand 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Liberally brush cut sides of eggplant with oil. Grill, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes a side. Mix tomatoes, pine nuts, feta, red-pepper flakes, and oil; season with salt. Spoon over eggplant; top with basil.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Look for firm, glossy eggplants with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft, wrinkled, or have brown spots.
- Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help ensure that they cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not be as tender.
- Salting the eggplant: This helps to remove some of the bitterness from the eggplant and also helps to draw out excess moisture. Be sure to rinse the eggplant thoroughly after salting to remove any excess salt.
- Grilling the eggplant: Grilling the eggplant gives it a smoky flavor and helps to caramelize the sugars in the eggplant. This makes the eggplant more flavorful and tender.
- Making the tomato sauce: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. You can also add other vegetables to the sauce, such as onions, garlic, or bell peppers. Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Assembling the gratin: Layer the grilled eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese in a baking dish. Repeat the layers until you have used all of the ingredients. Sprinkle the top with additional cheese and bread crumbs.
- Baking the gratin: Bake the gratin in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant pairs perfectly with the fresh, tangy tomato sauce and the melted cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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